Epson EcoTank ET-2871

Name: Epson EcoTank ET-2871
Brand: Epson
SKU: 944187
Price: 202.9 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.1 (102 reviews)

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You can automatically print duplex with this printer, which means you use less paper. This also means you save money and are more sustainable.

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Key specs

	Print technology	Ink tank
	Printer type	All-in-one
	Color printer
	Automatic duplex printing
	Maximum print size	A4
	Automatic document feeder (ADF)
	WiFi direct

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Pros and cons

According to our printer expert

You can print, scan, and copy with this all-in-one printer.
With a full ink tank, you can affordably print thousands of pages.
Thanks to the 5760x1440 DPI print resolution, you can also print photos in good quality.
If you want to save paper, choose a printer with duplex printing.
You should get a printer that has an automatic document feeder if you want to scan or print a stack of paper in one go.

Description

The Epson EcoTank ET-2871 is the affordable printing solution for at home. You can print, scan, and copy with this all-in-one EcoTank printer. No more empty cartridges, as you can refill the EcoTank with ink from a bottle. With 1 set of ink bottles, you can print up to 4500 pages in black and white and 7500 pages in color. For an average user, that's enough to print for 3 years. You can see how much ink is still in the ink tank on the exterior. The paper tray has space for 100 sheets of paper. You can connect the printer via WiFi or WiFi Direct. This way, you can also use the printer in locations without a wireless network. You can control the printer via the Epson Smart Panel app or via the LCD screen.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(5.47 MB)
Power cord
Epson 104 ink bottle black
Epson 104 ink bottle magenta
Epson 104 ink bottle cyan
Epson 104 ink bottle yellow

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Installation ease

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Options

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Print quality

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

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Economical printer with low running costs.

Low consumption costs due to the ink tank.
Sharp prints due to the high print resolution.
You can clearly see the ink level.
Does not automatically print on both sides.

With the Epson EcoTank ET-2871 I save a lot on my consumable costs thanks to the ink tanks and I print documents sharply. I do not automatically print double-sided with this printer.

Low running costs This printer does not use cartridges, but has an ink tank that I fill with ink from bottles. Filling the ink tanks is very easy. I place an ink bottle on the attachment and the ink automatically flows into the tank. I was afraid of stains on my desk, but ink automatically stops flowing from the bottle when the tank is full. The biggest advantage of these ink tanks is that they are much cheaper than cartridges. With one set of ink bottles you can print approximately 4,500 pages in black and white and 7,500 in color. I print about 300 pages and after this I see no difference in the ink level. This makes the printer economical to use if you print a lot.

Small size and easy connection What I like about the printer is that it is compact and light. The light weight of the printer makes it easy to unpack. Due to its compact size, the printer fits easily on my desk next to my laptop and monitor. Connecting the printer to my WiFi network also goes smoothly. I connect my smartphone directly to the printer's own WiFi network. I scan a QR code on the printer's screen and am then immediately connected. My laptop does not have a USB input to which I connect the printer, but this is not a problem. I print via Apple AirPrint and the Epson Smart Panel app. I can copy or scan at the touch of a button via the LCD screen. The printer does not automatically print on both sides, so I only print single-sided documents.

High print quality The printer is on the slow side. Printing a 10-page color document takes about 2 minutes. A full-page image is ready after a minute. I often print small documents myself, so I don't mind waiting a while. If you often print reports with many pages, I would choose a faster printer. The quality of text and color documents is good. The printer has a high print resolution of 5,760 by 1,440 dpi. This also allows me to print images sharply. With the standard print settings, I think the colors look a bit dull on the paper. After I choose the high print quality, I do get vibrant colors.

Review by:
Kayleigh. Printer specialist.
Date:
11 April 2024
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Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 3,6 out of 10.

A dull misery

When he prints it goes smoothly
Wifi connection unclear

Do yourself a favor, buy a different printer than this one. It is very unclear how to install the printer. For example, it indicates that there is no USB connection for certain functions, while there is indeed one. Establishing a WiFi connection is terribly difficult. And the paper jams very quickly.

Review by:
Corine
Date:
11 November 2024
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Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Value for money, great home printer

easy operation
small
refillable
scanning per page, no autofeed

More than fine for home, garden and kitchen use

Review by:
Norman
Date:
11 April 2024
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Automatic duplex printing

Print technology
- Ink tank
- Ink tank
- Ink tank
- Ink tank

Printer type
- All-in-one
- All-in-one
- All-in-one
- All-in-one

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	944187
	Manufacturer code	C11CJ66422
	Brand	Epson
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Printer size	Small
	Width	37,5 cm
	Depth	34,7 cm
	Height	17,9 cm
	Color	Black
	Weight	3,9 kg

Printer type

Printer type
	Printer type	All-in-one
	Photo printer
	Print quality photos	Stand
	Portable (mobile use)
	Recommended for use printers	Printing at home, Printing photos

Print properties

Print properties
	Ink bottle series	Epson 104
	Usage costs for 1 page	1 eurocent
	Print technology	Ink tank
	Type of ink	Ink bottles
	Number of cartridges/toner cartridges	4
	Color printer
	Print speed black (ISO)	10 ppm
	Print speed color (ISO)	5 ppm
	First black page ready after	10 seconds
	Speed class	Standard
	Maximum print resolution height	1440 dpi
	Maximum print resolution width	5760 dpi
	Maximum print size	A4
	Automatic duplex printing
	Borderless printing

Scan properties

Scan properties
	Scan functionality
	Automatic duplex scanning
	Maximum optical scan resolution width	1200 dpi
	Maximum optical scan resolution height	2400 dpi
	Scanner type	Flatbed scanner
	Maximum scan size	A4 (21x29.7cm)
	Automatic document feeder (ADF)
	Scan sizes	A4
	Scan speed (PPM)	4 ppm
	Color depth output	24 bpp
	Scan to	Dropbox, Email, Email address, Email server, FTP, Folder, Image, Network, PC (local), PDF, PDF/A
	OCR

Copy properties

Copy properties
	Copying functionality
	Copy speed black (ISO)	4 ppm
	Copy speed color (ISO)	4 ppm
	Maximum copy resolution height	1440 dpi
	Maximum copy resolution width	5760 dpi

Fax properties

Fax properties
	Fax functionality

Screen

Screen
	Built-in screen
	Color screen
	Touchscreen

Extensions

Extensions
	Awards DE	Stiftung Warentest
	Result Stiftung Warentest	Good

Connectors

Connectors
	Compatible with operating system	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iOS, macOS
	Connection type	Wired, Wireless
	Apple AirPrint
	Email print
	WPS (Wireless Protected Setup)
	Female standard USB-A port version	2.0
	Ethernet port
	NFC
	Built-in WiFi
	WiFi frequency printers	2.4GHz
	WiFi direct
	Bluetooth
	USB port

Paper tray

Paper tray
	Location paper input	Back
	Manual input tray
	Photo paper drawer
	Output capacity output drawer	30
	Maximum print size standard paper tray	A4
	Input capacity standard paper tray	100
	Number of standard paper trays	1

External memory card reader

External memory card reader
	Memory card reader

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